184 Quotes by James MacDonald

When we worry, we are telling God, “You are neither trustworthy nor in control, so I need to worry and scheme as I take matters into my own hands.” In this way unbelief drives worry, for it is impossible to worry when we are trusting in the provision of our sovereign God.

To complain is to say in effect; “God, You blew it! You had a chance to meet my expectations, but You couldn’t handle it! Nice try, God, close – but not close enough.” So complaining definitely injures you and the Lord.

When we get bumped – we spill what we are full of – Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

God looked through eternity past and He saw you and He chose to reach out and redeem you by His own grace. It’s hard to imagine that kind of love.

Holy Spirit of God, thank You for filling my life with You. You are in control of all that I am – my thoughts, my actions, my words, and my feelings. Thank You, Spirit of God. I am now living under the downpour of Your power and strength and blessing, and I thank You for the riches of Your mercy. In the precious name of Jesus. Amen.

It doesn’t matter what has happened, better things are coming. God’s plan produces hope in me.

The reason God responds to persistence is because prayer is changing the one who prays. As we pray, God is making us spiritually fit to receive what He is already willing to do. Prayer changes us into the people who can participate in the greater work of God without being spoiled by it through pride or becoming discouraged by the increased weight of greater fruitfulness.

Don’t miss God’s fingerprints all over the events, lining up people and circumstances in perfect timing to preserve His people and advance His agenda.

I don’t have everything I want but I have everything I need. That’s contentment.